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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,708.63, 7,063.95 and 1,588.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,708.63, 7,063.95 and 1,588.71 is: 2,383.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,708.63 : 7,063.95 = 1,588.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,708.63/7,063.95 = 1,588.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,708.63x = 7,063.95 × 1,588.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,708.63x = 11,222,568.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,222,568.00/4,708.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,383.41

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